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'Cooperative federalism' in Covid: Kerala's Vijayan writes to non-BJP CMs

If the burden of procuring the vaccine is left entirely or even substantially on the states, their fiscal situation would be in dire straits, Vijayan said

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said vaccine manufacturers are looking to make financial gains by exploiting the scarce supply situation and that foreign pharmaceutical companies are unwilling to enter into agreements with states

BS Web Team New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 01 2021 | 10:16 AM IST

Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan has said that he has written to 11 other non-BJP Chief Ministers to jointly take up the issue of vaccine procurement for all with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Wrote to 11 CMs in the spirit of Cooperative Federalism. Quite unfortunate that Centre absolves itself of its duty to procure vaccines, ensure free universal vaccination. United effort to jointly pursue our genuine demand is the need of the hour, so that Centre acts immediately", the chief minister tweeted alongside the letter.

The letter was addressed to his counterparts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan,

Topics : Pinarayi Vijayan Coronavirus Coronavirus Vaccine Narendra Modi

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